Table 2.) Equipment clearances to the structure shall be
at least 1 in. from the sides and back and 6 in. from the
front of the appliances.
When ducts are used, they must be of the same cross-sectional area
as the free area of the openings to which they connect. The
minimum dimension of ducts must not be less than 3 in. (See Fig.
4.)
AIR DUCTS
I.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The duct system should be designed and sized according to
accepted national standards such as those published by: Air
Conditioning Contractors Association (ACCA), Sheet Metal and
Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) or
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE). Or consult factory The Air Systems Design
Guidelines reference tables available from your local distributor.
The duct system should be sized to handle the required system
design CFM at the design static pressure.
When a furnace is installed so that the supply ducts carry air to
areas outside the space containing the furnace, the return air must
also be handled by a duct(s) sealed to the furnace casing and
terminating outside the space containing the furnace.
Secure ductwork with proper fasteners for type of ductwork used.
Seal supply- and return-duct connections to furnace with code
approved tape or duct sealer.
Flexible connections should be used between ductwork and
furnace to prevent transmission of vibration. Ductwork passing
through unconditioned space should be insulated to enhance
system performance. When air conditioning is used, a vapor
barrier is recommended.
Maintain a 1-in. clearance from combustible materials to supply air
ductwork for a distance of 36 in. horizontally from the furnace. See
NFPA 90B or local code for further requirements.
II.
DUCTWORK ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT
Metal duct systems that do not have a 90 degree elbow and 10 ft
of main duct to the first branch take-off may require internal
acoustical lining. As an alternative, fibrous ductwork may be used
if constructed and installed in accordance with the latest edition of
SMACNA construction standard on fibrous glass ducts. Both
acoustical lining and fibrous ductwork shall comply with NFPA
90B as tested by UL Standard 181 for Class 1 Rigid air ducts.
III.
SUPPLY AIR CONNECTIONS
A.
Upflow Furnaces
Connect supply-air duct to 3/4-in. flange on furnace supply-air
outlet. The supply-air duct attachment must ONLY be connected
to furnace supply-/outlet-air duct flanges or air conditioning coil
casing (when used). DO NOT cut main furnace casing to attach
supply side air duct, humidifier, or other accessories. All accesso-
ries MUST be connected external to furnace main casing.
IV.
RETURN AIR CONNECTIONS
CAUTION:
For airflow requirements above 1800 CFM,
see Air Delivery table in Product Data literature for
specific use of single side inlets. The use of both side
inlets, a combination of 1 side and the bottom, or the
bottom only will ensure adequate return air openings for
airflow requireemnts above 1800 CFM.
A.
Upflow Furnaces
The return-air duct must be connected to bottom, sides (left or
right), or a combination of bottom and side(s) of main furnace
casing as shown in Fig. 1. Bypass humidifier may be attached into
unused side return air portion of the furnace casing. DO NOT
connect any portion of return-air duct to back of furnace casing.
V.
FILTER ARRANGEMENT
The air filter arrangement will vary due to application and filter
type. The filter may be installed in an external Filter/Media cabinet
(if provided) or the furnace blower compartment. Factory supplied
washable filters are shipped in the blower compartment.
If a factory-supplied external Filter/Media cabinet is provided,
instructions for its application, assembly, and installation are
packaged with the cabinet. The Filter/Media cabinet can be used
with the factory-supplied washable filter or a factory-specified
high-efficiency disposable filter (see cabinet instructions).
If installing the filter in the furnace blower compartment, deter-
mine location for the filter and relocate filter retaining wire if
necessary. See Fig. 5 for side return application and Fig. 6 for
bottom return application. See Table 3 to determine correct filter
size for desired filter location. Table 3 indicates filter size,
location, and quantity shipped with the furnace.
For bottom air-return applications, filter may need to be cut to fit
some furnace casing widths. A bottom closure panel is factory
installed in the bottom of the furnace. When bottom return inlet is
TABLE 2—FREE AREA OF COMBUSTION AIR OPENING
330AAV
FURNACE
HIGH-FIRE
INPUT
(BTUH)
AIR FROM
UNCONFINED SPACE
OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH
VERTICAL DUCTS
OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH
HORIZONTAL DUCTS
OUTDOOR AIR THROUGH
SINGLE DUCT
Free Area
of Opening
(Sq In.)
Free Area of
Opening and Duct
(Sq In.)
Round
Pipe
(In. Dia)
Free Area of
Opening and Duct
(Sq In.)
Round
Pipe
(In. Dia)
Free Area of
Opening and Duct
(Sq In.)
Round
Pipe
(In. Dia)
40,000
100
10.0
4
20.0
6
13.4
5
60,000
100
15.0
5
30.0
7
20.0
6
80,000
100
20.0
6
40.0
8
26.7
6
100,00
100
25.0
6
50.0
8
33.4
7
120,000
120
30.0
7
60.0
9
40.0
8
133,000
133
33.3
7
66.5
10
44.4
8
WARNING:
Do not install furnace on its back. Safety
control operation will be adversely affected. Never con-
nect return-air ducts to back of furnace. Failure to follow
this warning could result in fire, personal injury, or death.
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